It’s National Hamburger Month! We love celebrating! We would celebrate the opening of a front door, so we are always willing to cheer for small holidays. Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest grilling weekends of the year, and the grilling season is just kicking off.
We know that many of our customers are steering away from meat. That’s why we offer Glucocil in a vegetarian form, so you have a choice! If going vegetarian is important to you, we want to help you achieve your goals.
Finding something delicious and low-carb at cookouts can be challenging when you are avoiding meat. Here are four perfect recipes to go on a low-carb bun that aren’t burgers!
Green tomatoes are in season, depending on where you are in the country. And you need to jump on them while they are! We love green tomatoes, and this low-carb version of the classic dish will have you falling in love with the sandwich all over again! You can cook these before a party and bring them in a covered dish, or do what one person on our team does and have a spot on the grill with a pan for frying. She swears by the method! A serving has 89 calories, 4.1 grams of carbs, 1.2 grams of fiber and six grams of fat. Get the recipe.
Sometimes the words “vegan” and “keto” have a hard time coexisting. Veggies have a lot of complex carbs. If you are following a keto diet, that doesn’t work. We think complex carbs are okay, as the sugar is balanced by fiber. But, if a keto lifestyle works for you, this vegan recipe might be your new best friend. It uses powdered garlic and onion to cut down on carbs, which is a clever trick. We love the use of minced mushrooms, celery and cauliflower in this burger in the place of ground beef. It gives you a great mouth feel that’s pleasant to bite into! A serving has 76 calories, 5.3 grams of carbs, 2.7 grams of fiber and 5.5 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
Sometimes we read a recipe and are blown away by creativity. Chickpeas, the main ingredient in falafel, are high in carbs. While they contain a good amount of fiber, it’s not enough for some people with blood sugar concerns to enjoy them without worrying. This recipe uses a clever mix of cauliflower and almonds to get a chickpea texture. Then it is heavy-handed on the spice blend to ensure they taste like the real deal. If you are a fan of falafel, this should be on your menu! A serving has 203 calories, 11 grams of carbs, 5.5 grams of fiber and 14 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
This vegetarian burger uses a portobello or other flat mushroom as the patty. The mushroom is marinated in a spice blend for an hour before being grilled and topped with cheese and eggs. This is a decadent delight. If you have recently given up meat, this would be our pick. It doesn’t feel like you are skipping a burger; it feels like you opted for something better! A serving, with the bun and all the toppings, has 638 calories, 19.2 grams of carbs, 10.1 grams of fiber and 55.2 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
We hope you enjoy these wonderful recipes as we head into summer!
